Tag: Contact Tracing
Google integrates exposure notification tech into Android 11
Google is integrating its Exposure Notification System (ENS) into the upcoming Android 11 and people will be able to use Exposure Notification apps without...
UK coronavirus tracing app adopts Apple-Google model
The UK has shifted its coronavirus contact tracing app to Apple-Google Exposure Notification technology which has been touted as more decentralized and privacy-focused model.
The...
Amid privacy concerns, Centre makes Aarogya Setu app open source
In a bid to allay the privacy concerns regarding the Aarogya Setu app, the Centre has announced it was making the mobile application open...
Bluetooth-based Covid tech not a meaningful solution: Microsoft President Brad Smith
Microsoft President Brad Smith has raised questions over whether Bluetooth-based contact tracing technology can be adopted on a broad and meaningful scale worldwide. This...
Apple, Google release contact tracing tech, 23 nations on board
Apple and Google have announced to release their Exposure Notifications System (or contact tracing technology) to help public health agencies make their Bluetooth-based COVID-19...
Users’ data is safe, no security breach: Aarogya Setu app
The team at Aarogya Setu app has stressed that no personal information of any user has been proven to be at risk and no...
Aarogya Setu app registers 9 crore downloads: Niti Aayog CEO
Aarogya Setu, a government app for tracking coronavirus patients, has recorded close to 90 million (9 crore) downloads till date, and is being updated...
Apple-Google contact tracing apps not to access users’ location data
Apple and Google have issued new updates about their exposure notification apps (earlier called contact tracing technology) where apps are prohibited from seeking permission...
Apple, Google release first version of COVID-19 exposure notification API
Apple and Google on Wednesday released the very first version of their exposure notification (earlier called contact tracing) Application Programming Interface (API) to select...
UK ditches coronavirus tracking app proposed by Apple-Google
The UK has decided not to use the framework proposed by tech giants Apple and Google for its NHS coronavirus contact tracing app.
Despite privacy...
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Ericsson and F.I.R.S.T partners at IIT Kanpur for driving innovative financial solutions
Ericsson and the Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology (F.I.R.S.T) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have announced a...
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HCLTech appoints Lee Fang Chew as Independent Director
HCLTech announced the appointment of Lee Fang Chew as an Independent Director of the company with effect from April 25, 2024.
Lee Fang Chew brings...